Journal article
Commentary on the Transferability of Esports to Military and Emergency Responder Roles
Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports, Vol.3(1), pp.1-8
17/07/2025
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Abstract
This commentary examines the potential application of esports research to military and emergency responder roles. It highlights similarities between competitive gaming and operational environments, focusing on cognitive performance under pressure. The commentary explores how esports-derived knowledge could enhance recruitment, training, and performance in areas like rapid decision making, strategic thinking, team coordination, and stress management. Potential applications include cognitive assessment, simulation training, and stress inoculation. Although acknowledging challenges and limitations, the commentary suggests significant potential for leveraging esports insights in high-pressure occupational settings. However, further targeted research is needed to validate skill transfer and address ethical considerations in these real-world contexts.
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- Title
- Commentary on the Transferability of Esports to Military and Emergency Responder Roles
- Creators
- Benjamin T. Sharpe - University of ChichesterSam D. Blacker - University of ChichesterStephen D. Myers - University of ChichesterPhil D.J. Birch - University of ChichesterDylan R. Poulus - Southern Cross UniversityChristoper A.J. Vine - University of Chichester
- Publication Details
- Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports, Vol.3(1), pp.1-8
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics, Inc.
- Identifiers
- 991013300916502368
- Academic Unit
- Human Sciences; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article